when we had Pool class in school, i brought in a phony doctors note saying i was allergic to chlorine (im not). i didnt wanna get naked in front of other boys. to change for pool, you have to take off your pants AND underwear. unless i wore a really long shirt, i didnt want people to see my ding-dong. i dont understand. are you really expected to get naked in front of other people????
school has no right to force people to get naked like that :|
2006-09-11 11:23:59 · 6 answers · asked by Orange Juice 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes they do have that right. They have the right, and the *responsibility*, to socialize you along with teaching you. What you are worried about is nothing more than what happens at any public pool. It's also what happens in any athletic locker room, etc.
Normally adjusted adults can handle being exposed with members of their own sex in certain public situations--unless they have spent a lifetime avoiding it.
You'll overcome the fear if you stop giving in to it. As difficult as it seems, you can do this. Stop imagining the worst.
Be bold, like you've done it a thousand times before. Nobody knows that you haven't. Each time will get easier.
2006-09-11 12:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question reminds me of Yann Martel's "Life of Pi".
In the beginning of this book, the main character describes how he receives swimming lessons from his father's friend, who is like an uncle to him, three times a week at a local swimming pool.
He tells about having vivid memories of the dignified man stripping to nakedness next to him, "neatly disposing of each item of clothing, decency being salvaged at the very end by a slight turning away and a magnificent pair of imported athletic bathing trunks. He stood straight and he was ready."
Interesting, isn't it?
Anyway, having said that, I know how you feel. When I had swimming lessons, I was so embarrassed I didn't even take my shirt off. I guess it takes a little bit of getting used to.
2006-09-11 11:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by Ti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you undress for gym class there are certain "sanitary" reasons for undressing to change into the appropriate wear.
Some councellors would call this in depth homosexual feelings, others would call it homophobia.
Everybody is different,and we are different for a reason. When you change face the locker and focus on an area of your locker.
2006-09-11 11:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take off my clothes and put on my p.t. clothes its that simple. if people stare I'll ask them what are they staring at and they look away embarreses. Try to change in the batroom. If some-one says something about you ding-dong ask why did they look in the first place.
2006-09-11 11:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all has to do with hygiene. It's not that big of a deal. I had to do it for P.E. in high school. You'll get over it after the first time, and you won't even think about it.
2006-09-11 11:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by Patrick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why are you embarrassed? I'm sure there are other boys smaller. You can always change in the 'shower' area, away from the benches, etc.
2006-09-11 11:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋